Articles are only considered for publication on the understanding that they have not been published and are not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere. Manuscripts are therefore accepted for consideration on the understanding that they report unpublished work not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

The article should be addressed to to the Editor, (name of journal) James Nicholas Publishers, PO Box 244, Albert Park, Vic. Australia, 3206.

The Refereeing Process

Articles chosen for publication in journals published JAMES NICHOLAS PUBLISHERS are refereed and are considered anonymously. Each copy of the manuscript should only identify the author/s on a separate cover page bearing the title, author's name, full mailing address and institutional affiliation. A brief biographical note (2-4 lines) which includes previous publications and current research interests should be included on this separate page. Future issues of the journals (from 1997) will include brief NOTES ON THE CONTRIBUTORS at the end of each issue. Manuscripts are reviewed by the Editor and other members of the editorial panel and by invited reviewers with a special competence in the area represented by the manuscript. After completion of the review process, the Editor lets the contributor know in writing by mail whether the article is accepted for publication. Revisions may be suggested at this stage. The time between initial submission and appearance in print of accepted manuscripts ranges from 3 to 6 months.

Preparation of Manuscripts

1. Authors should submit three copies of their manuscript together with an ABSTRACT of 50 to 100 words. The language of the publication is English. Articles should generally contain between 3000 and 6000 words. Shorter commentaries of 1000 to 3000 words are also considered.
2. All copy, including notes and references should be typed on A4 paper, double spaced and on one side of the page. Typeface should be no smaller than 12 point for any section of the manuscript and of good quality (laser printed manuscripts are preferred).
3. The number and length of NOTES should be kept to a minimum. They should be serially numbered and included at the end of the text before the reference section. Footnotes should not be used.
4. FIGURES, MAPS, DIAGRAMS and TABLES should be kept to a strict minimum and be included at the end of the manuscript not in the body of the text. They should be of good quality: e.g., laser printed to permit photographic reproduction.
5. References in the text should be quoted as follows: (Goodlad, 1977), (Hargreaves & Fullan, 1992) or (Bellah et al., 1985). Pagination is included where appropriate as follows: (Lee, 1965: 129). Specify subsequent citations of the same source similarly; do not use 'ibid.', 'op.cit.' or 'loc. cit.'
   (b) If the author's name is in the text, use only the year of publication in parentheses, e.g., Dewey (1938).
   (c) Use single quotation marks (except for quotes within quotes).
6. List all entries cited in the text, alphabetically by author and year of publication in a separate, headed, reference section. Please follow the examples:
   JOURNAL REFERENCES
   Mau, R. (1995) Assessment in the classroom: The value of achievement targets, Educational Practice and Theory, 17, 1: 77-86.
   BOOK REFERENCES
   Holmes, B. (1985) Equality and Freedom in Education. London: George Allen & Unwin.
   More detailed advice on the presentation of manuscripts can be gained by requesting a copy of NOTES FOR CONTRIBUTORS from the Editor, James Nicholas Publishers, PO Box 244, Albert Park, Australia, 3206.
7. Authors should obtain permission from copyright holders for reproducing any illustrations or lengthy quotations previously published elsewhere.
8. The authors take responsibility for presenting only original work, for informing and gaining written agreement from all co-authors of the work and for obtaining written permission from the relevant publishers to include any copyright material, for ensuring that the article contains no unlawful or libellous statements, and does not infringe on the rights of others, and for informing the Editor that the article is submitted only to this journal, and has not been published before.

Check List for Intending Authors

Does your manuscript contain the following:

• Abstract?
• Recommended Reference Format? In the Text? In the Reference List?
• Recommended Notes Format?
• Keyword list and suggested running heads?
• Recommended Manuscript Presentation?
• Brief Biographical Note? (Major publications, current research interests).
• Author's Institutional Affiliation, Full Mailing Address?

For Further Information the Guidelines may also be found on the back indside cover of current journal issues or contact:

Melbourne Office:

The Editor (Journal name)
PO Box 244
Albert Park,
Australia, 3206

Telephone: + 61 3 9696 5545
Fax: + 61 3 9699 2040

San Francisco Office:

The Editor (Journal name)
1750 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111 USA

Telephone: +1 415 954 8540

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